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divyang16

Playing Since: 2024-08-10 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 234
576W / 577L / 70D

Profile of divyang16

Meet divyang16, a chess player whose rating journey looks like the plot of a thriller novel — filled with highs, lows, and unexpected twists! Starting in 2024 with a modest rapid rating hovering around 150, divyang16 dramatically upped the ante by early 2025, climbing up to an impressive peak rating of 494 in March. That's almost grandmaster territory... in spirit, at least!

With over 1000 rapid games played, divyang16’s record is a nail-biter: 508 wins, 505 losses, and 59 draws. Balanced and battle-tested, this player knows how to celebrate a victory and accept defeat with grace—though the longest losing streak of 11 games suggests some days are just “not your day” (we’ve all been there).

Opening Repertoire: Fearless and Varied

divyang16 dances with several openings but shows a notable fondness for the Scandinavian Defense, playing it in over 110 games and maintaining a win rate close to 49%. They also wield the Queen’s Pawn Opening and its various offshoots like a versatile toolkit, achieving anywhere between 40-55% success depending on the variation. Their secret weapon? The Englund Gambit, boasting a respectable 53.85% win rate.

Playing Style & Habits

Known for an early resignation rate of about 17%, divyang16 is not one to cling to lost causes — efficiency is key. Their games tend to last around 47 moves when winning and slightly fewer when losing, indicating a patient and methodical approach. Interestingly, their psychological resilience shines through with a remarkable 57% comeback rate after setbacks, proving they never say die!

They find their mojo in the wee hours — 3 AM is their optimal time to strike, when the stars (and probably the coffee) align. Evening and late-night games show high win rates too, peaking at over 60% around 9 PM!

Memorable Moments

divyang16's recent wins include quick, sharp victories in Scandinavian Defense lines, sometimes ending abruptly — like in one game concluding after just the opening moves “1. e4 d5 0-1” due to opponent resignation. But don’t be fooled by the brevity; each game is a battle of wits, strategy, and maybe a pinch of luck. Their losses reflect tough battles against clever opponents, often hinging on resignation after intense middlegame skirmishes.

In Conclusion

Whether it's turning a losing position around with sheer tactical flair or pushing through on that unlucky streak, divyang16 embodies the spirit of chess: a game of endless possibilities, surprises, and a bit of drama. With a talent for varied openings and a penchant for late-night brilliance, their journey through the chess ranks remains a story worth following — checkmating boredom one game at a time!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
numanabubakar 1W / 0L / 0D
20levi20 0W / 1L / 0D
egorka_4500 0W / 1L / 0D
balou40990 0W / 1L / 0D
okeefe8 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
bhemm13 1W / 0L / 1D
black_soul7777 2W / 0L / 0D
damiansz43 0W / 2L / 0D
hiteshreepandya-24 2W / 0L / 0D
oyemikey0006 1W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 257
2024 266
Rating by Year20242025266257YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 121W / 106L / 16D 102W / 122L / 18D 49.9
2024 149W / 146L / 13D 149W / 146L / 14D 43.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 246 115 112 19 46.8%
Scandinavian Defense 120 56 56 8 46.7%
Englund Gambit 65 35 25 5 53.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 64 25 36 3 39.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 53 29 23 1 54.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 51 26 25 0 51.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 47 20 24 3 42.5%
Kings Pawn Opening 41 18 23 0 43.9%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 39 17 20 2 43.6%
Van t Kruijs Opening 27 14 12 1 51.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 1
Losing 11 0